AGP Card

[jayanath]

hey until i get my new PC can u recommend me a AGP 4x card. from Nvidia or ATI

and why does every card say AGP "8x/4x" does it mean it will work on both 8X and 4X
will this card work on my board

http://www.shop.com/op/~MSI_COMPUTER_nv...vga_tv_out_(video_cards)-prod-12639672

 

[DaveSimmons]

If you can get an nvidia 6200 card for around the same price it is much better than a 5500.

The Asus brand 6200 card is faster than most others, but if it costs a lot more for you then get another 6200 card.

> and why does every card say AGP "8x/4x" does it mean it will work on both 8X and 4X

Yes.

 

[jayanath]

how about this card http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~384484.asp
isnt the 6200 PCIe by the way i wouldnt mind getting ATI

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: jayanath
how about this card http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~384484.asp
isnt the 6200 PCIe by the way i wouldnt mind getting ATI

Newegg.com carries a page full of 6200 AGP cards. The ASUS is item # 82E16814121542
$50 AGP 6200

I'm guessing you have someone in the US to buy the card for you? Most vendors don't ship to Pakistan.

You've just jumped from a $40 card up to a $205 card, what is your budget and what features do you need?

 

[pkme2]

I got this ATI 9700 Pro and it does a great job playing back movies and if you are a gamer, its not bad. I've tried some graphics and this card I would recommend at this price. This is 8x/4x and will work with newer AGP mobo if you decide to upgrade. Good hunting.

 

[jayanath]

i dont need to get it from the us i can get it from here but the variety is lesser

 

[pukemon]

Nobody's asked the OP what he wants to use the card for - since he didn't say. But if we're looking at cheap cards, a 6200 of any variety is going to be better than a 5500 of any variety.

On the ATI end, a Radeon 9550 or 9600 (128-bit) would probably work for general purpose use. I think these all run under $60 new.

 

[jayanath]

mostly for games but not high end id go max with 800X600 with medium or full settings but with every effects on...
i wouldnt pay more than $100

 

[jayanath]

these are the most likely games ill play
Doom 3 definately
NFS MW
Far Cry
San Andreas
Quake 4
CoD 2

 

[DaveSimmons]

For $100 try to find an nvidia 6600 or 6600GT, both are available in AGP.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: jayanath
hey until i get my new PC can u recommend me a AGP 4x card. from Nvidia or ATI

and why does every card say AGP "8x/4x" does it mean it will work on both 8X and 4X
will this card work on my board

http://www.shop.com/op/~MSI_COMPUTER_nv...vga_tv_out_(video_cards)-prod-12639672

Brand name (ATi vs nVidia) doesn't mean much unless you are talking about specific model or price-points, no more than "Should I buy a Chevy or Ford."

For a <$100 AGP card, your best bet is an ATi 9600xt/9700/9800 model, or maybe the nVidia 6600 line. A used 9800Pro would probably be perfect for your needs.

Also, there is a video forum here, but I don't really blame you for not asking in there.

 

[sourceninja]

If you ever plan to try out linux, go with nvidia, your life will be eaiser. Otherwise, choose whichever.